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Well, just got back from physical therapy.  Trying to get my legs more limber.  She really worked me over today.  At one point I thought I was going to fall flat on my face.  Thankfully, I didn't, but it was scary for a minute.

It's been raining here.  A lot.  It's up above normal for this  date, and  it doesn't look likes it's going to quit any time soon.  All the snow packs and all the reservoirs are loaded.  Thanks be to God's mercy for that! It isn't cold, just wet.

All Through the Night!

What a lovely piece, Judy.  We'll have to see if we can find the music for it.

Etta Sue, that Japan, Before and After is certainly eye opening.  Wow! 

Al Sorry you had a rough time in Physio.  It can be a rough fo but ultimately they do help ....if you don't fall on your face!

John is home unexpectedly.  Only thing is he will be going out on  Sunday.  Oh well can't have it both ways can we,

Night all

Good Morning World!!!  What a beautiful sunny day we have here.  The snow is exporting, rather than melting. The 2 dogs love being outside, they hesitate to come in.  Cimi on the other hand hesitates to go out.  She is really showing her age, 11 this year.

I have physio again today, I wonder what he will throw at me today.  It is always an adventure. Sometimes a painful one, always challenging my shoulder.  I have come to love the ice at the end of the session.

I had better finish up here and get ready to go.

Sunny and cold here, too, Judy, and the snow is slow in leaving.  But I do have one area in the back yard where I can actually see bare ground - over the leach field drain.  That's good in two ways - tells me the snow will go sooner or later, and praise God, the septic system is working.

John and I have had fun watching the deer graze in the field about a good half maile away from us.  I can't see them without glasses.  They look like they are having a good meal.  We are seeing a lot of deer these days. they are pretty skinny, makes me wonder how many dies in the harshness of this year's cold.

Have a great day Jeanne

Hi everyone.  It is chilly here this morning, only 43 degrees, but nice and sunny and suppose to warm up.  We had only six men at the senior center this morning for coffee but still have a nice time.

The lady I work with on the Golden Games is to come by later this morning for the applications I have processed and has about 20 more, which apparently will be the last ones.  I am hoping she will have time to check them while she is here and I can process the others for her so that phase will be done and we can run the reports for these games.  The next phase will be after the games are underway to post the winning scores and later the pictures that may be taken at the various events.  Jeanne, I use Microsoft Access as the database program and it works very well.  My son created the program for us several years ago.  I also use the Microsoft Publisher program for the certificates.

Etta Sue, sure glad the storms missed your immediate area.  I always worry when it is very warm and then there is a sudden drop in temperature if there are any storms headed our way.

Janet, I am pulling for you in your spelling event today.  Will be looking forward to your report that you are the champion.

Judy, sure glad your shoulder is getting better each day.  Healing just takes time and effort.  Glad that John is home for a few days.  Didn't understand your statement about the snow "exporting". 

Al, hope the therapy helps you walk better.  Glad you didn't fall as sure don't need that.

Hope to have a leisurely but productive day today.

Well, it's STILL raining.  Had a hailstorm for a few minutes earlier.  It was heavy for about 3,4 minutes.  Supposed to rain all week.

I wonder if Janet will be the Queen Bee of the Spelling Bee!   

The eye exam went well.  I don't have any eye problems that cause watery, itchy eyes so he gave me drops for dry eye.  They seem to help already! 

Then he said that my prescription for my old glasses are fine...he could tweak at little with new lenses but he didn't think it was necessary!  I told him...but I can't see out of my right lens!  You checked without my glasses on but not with them on.  So he had David check the glasses.  I have progressive lenses and he said....no wonder you can't see right...the centers aren't correct.  I agree.  Then he said he could help me pick out new glasses and he guaranteed they would be right.  Or I could wait a year and maybe my eyes would really change.  No, I told him, I didn't think I could wait a year without seeing right.  So I am getting new glasses in 6-7 days. 

Also my eyes were dilated.  I asked how long that would last since I was driving.  Two hours.  I should have known it would be longer than that.  I ate lunch...then driving was iffy.  I stopped at Best Buy...still iffy.  Then stopped at Big Lots...still iffy but decided to take the back way home.  I'd say I was dilated at 11:30am and when I got home at 3:30, I was still dilated.  I took a nap and was okay!

Today Ivalou has rehab at 2:30...to late to eat lunch and too early for dinner...so will probably go to rehab and come back home.  A first for us!   

    Hi Gord here and my wife and I are both heading out to physio also and then going to see our grandson's as they are going away for the weekend I will get back on later by for now.  Gord.

Larry even spell check didn't pick that up.  I meant evaporating....Duh 

Al isn't rain good for California?

Ice has become my best friend.  After working at PT it really settles down the shoulder. 

John and I have the evening free, no teens, so it is date night!

Judy - indeed rain is super good for California!  I am no complaining, especially against our Lord's blessed government of His earth.

  Good evening to all.   My wife and I both went for our physio treatment and when we got there we had a mix up of ti,es so that was a bit of a pain.  So then the rest of the day we went to get our med's and then went to see our beautiful grandson's as they were going away for the weekend and we had a good time with them.

Could you all please pray for my youngest sister-in-law as she is very sick, She is the one who has physic fibrosis and is in Duke Hospital in N.C. U.S.A.  she is having a very hard time breathing as her lower left lung has pneumonia and she may have a cracked rib and she called me at around 6-a.m. this morning to ask for prayer so please do pray for Lori and her husband is Brian I thank you .

We have a busy weekend as it is the weekend that the choir that I sing in has a concert north of Toronto and again if you could say a prayer for all that take part as we come many miles to take part.  Most of all that the people that come will here the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Have a wonderful weekend and may the Lord richly bless you all.  Gord and Noreen

Janet:  Wishing you a good & great Spelling Bee!!!!

Judy:  Have you ever heard that song sung by a huge choir?  Lots of baritones in the choir - I remember it from years ago & it was just amazing.  

Gord:  Prayers for your sis-in-law for rest and her breathing to be eased.  Oh, and grands are the gifts we can love forever.  

Al:  Sure do hope and pray that the physical therapy will be of help for your legs.  It sounds logical as they do need circulation.  Sorry about your feeling so sapped in strength from that session and I hope it gets better and better for you.  Hail at your house?  Wow - sounds like a Denver storm. 

We have put on many miles this week and about to stay put because a cousin is arriving Sunday and after they leave friends will show on Wed. just for lunchtime.  I think that may be the end & we are organizing things to head home in about a week.  Anxious to see the family and friends & get back to the best bible study ever.  

Another bright, sunny, windy and cold day.  But it should start to get warmer about the middle of next week - but with snow showers.  

Gord, prayers are being said for your sister-in-law.  Also for travel mercies and blessings on your choir concert.

Hi everyone.  It is a gloomy day and we expect to get some rain and perhaps some storms later today.  

I am just back from coffee and will soon leave to go to a meeting and then have the rest of the day to myself.  Pat is busy finishing hand sewing the binding to the quilt she has made for her good friend and will take it to her tomorrow as that is the friend's birthday.  She has spent many hours working on this quilt so it is certainly a gift of love for her friend.  

I am looking forward to watching a couple of good basketball games late this afternoon and early evening.  The games I watched yesterday really were not very good as they were not competitive with one team getting many points ahead.  

Carol, getting home will probably seem very nice.  Always fun to go but equally nice to get back home.

Gord, wish I could hear your concert.  I love to hear large choirs sing.  So sorry to hear of the illness of your sister-in-law.  I don't think I have ever heard of that illness but it sounds very serious.  Duke has a very good reputation as a treatment center and I hope they can help her.

Judy, thanks for the explanation and it makes sense now.  You had me scratching my head.

Etta Sue, glad you getting new glasses that will correct the problem you have been having.  It sounds like someone didn't measure correctly in fitting your glasses.

Al, I sure don't like to hear hail.  Glad it didn't last too long.

Good morning....for a little while. 

Bright and sunny here in central Indiana.  But ....always a but, isn't there?...it is right at the freezing point!  It looks warm and comfy but a heavy jacket would be needed to go outside since the wind is blowing also. 

Larry ~ I feel the same way when I crochet an afghan for someone...a lot of love goes in every stitch.  People who don't do crafty things, don't realize how much time goes into a project.  And I like to hear hail...just don't like the damage it may or may not do.  Looking out and seeing little balls of ice is cool!

Jeanne ~ I will send warm weather your way...after we receive it.  Seems that what we have here, you eventually get.  It also seems it worsens as it goes east.  Sorry about that!

Carol ~ We are always anxious to get away but more anxious to come back home.  I know you have missed your kids and grands so that will be a joy to see them again when you return to Colorado.

Gord ~ As soon as I read about Lori, I said a prayer for Lori and Brian.  Thanks for letting us know about her and keep us informed.  Sounds like you and Noreen are doing better, too.

Al ~ Rain is good anywhere.  It just seems that we wonder, 'What is God thinking to send so much at once?'  If we could only contain it and send it to places that really need it! 

JudyB ~ I was wondering what exporting snow meant also.  So glad Larry asked what it meant.  Evaporating makes more sense.  Thanks for the explaining.

Today is a do-nothing day!  Yay!  Since I have Starz free for three months, I hope to find a movie to watch this afternoon while crocheting. 

Please pray for our little retreat to Nashville, Indiana, this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Pray for safe travels since it is about 2 hours away.  We have some new attendees and we are praying that they enjoy the retreat and the company of their sisters in Christ.  And for me, pray that I don't spend too much money since I can 'shop' this year and not have to hunt for restrooms around every corner!

I guess Judy, you wish that the snow was being "exported"!  



We have a very sad situation on Photography Cafe with one of our long time members reaching near to the end of his life with Oesophagus Cancer.  How sad!  I don't believe that he knows my Savior and this is what makes it so sad.







BUT....





We had a happy situation on there today!

One of OUR members from here at Christian Photographers got this:

Got this in my email and just had to share it with you all!




Wrong  Funeral

THIS IS CUTE, THE  OPENING PARAGRAPH MAKES THE PROPER STATEMENT TO SET THE MOOD. AND WE THINK GOD DOESN'T TALK TO US.....



Consumed by my loss, I didn't notice the hardness of the pew where I sat. I was at the funeral of my dearest friend - my mother. She finally had lost  her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so intense; I found it hard to breathe  at times. Always supportive, Mother clapped loudest at my school plays, held box  of tissues while listening to my first heartbreak, comforted me at my father's  death, encouraged me in college, and prayed for me my entire life.  When  mother's illness was diagnosed, my sister had a new baby and my brother had  recently married his childhood sweetheart, so it fell on me, the 27-year-old  middle child without entanglements, to take care of her.  I counted it an  honor. 'What now, Lord?'  I asked sitting in church. My life stretched out  before me as an empty abyss. My brother sat stoically with his face toward the  cross while clutching his wife's hand.  My sister sat slumped against her husband's shoulder, his arms around her as she cradled their child...  All so deeply grieving, no one noticed I sat alone. My place had been with our mother, preparing her meals, helping her walk, taking her to the doctor, seeing  to her medication, reading the Bible together.   Now she was with the  Lord.  My work was finished, and I was alone.  I heard a door open and  slam shut at the back of the church.  Quick footsteps hurried along the  carpeted floor....

An exasperated young man looked around briefly and  then sat next to me. He folded his hands and placed them on his lap. His  eyes were brimming with tears. He began to sniffle. 'I'm late,' he explained,  though no explanation was necessary.  After several eulogies, he leaned  over and commented, 'Why do they keep calling Mary by the name of '  Margaret?'' 'Because, that was her name, Margaret.  Never Mary, no  one called her 'Mary,'' I whispered.  I wondered why this person couldn't  have sat on the other side of the church.  He interrupted my grieving with his tears and fidgeting. Who was this stranger anyway?

'No, that isn't  correct,' he insisted, as several people glanced over at us whispering, 'Her  name is Mary, Mary Peters.'  'That isn't who this is.'  'Isn't this  the Lutheran church?'  'No, the Lutheran church is across the street.'  'Oh.'  'I believe you're at the wrong funeral, Sir.' The solemnness  of the occasion mixed with the realization of the man's mistake bubbled up  inside me and came out as laughter.  I cupped my hands over my face, hoping  it would be interpreted as sobs. The creaking pew gave me away.  Sharp  looks from other mourners only made the situation seem more hilarious.  I  peeked at the bewildered, misguided man seated beside me.  He was laughing;  too, as he glanced around, deciding it was too late for an uneventful  exit.  I imagined Mother laughing.  At the final 'Amen,' we darted out  a door and into the parking lot. 'I do believe we'll be the talk of the town,'  he smiled.  He said his name was Rick and since he had missed his aunt's funeral, asked me out for a cup of coffee.

That afternoon began a  lifelong journey for me with this man who attended the wrong funeral, but was in  the right place.  A year after our meeting, we were married at a country church where he was the assistant pastor. This time we both arrived at the  same church, right on time...

In my time of sorrow, God gave me  laughter.  In place of loneliness, God gave me love.   This past  June, we celebrated our twenty-second wedding anniversary. Whenever anyone asks  us how we met, Rick tells them, 'Her mother and my Aunt Mary introduced us, and  it's truly a match made in heaven.'

If you Love God for all the marvelous things he has done for you, send this on to others.

REMEMBER, God doesn't make mistakes. He puts us where we are to be.

And the most important line in that story is:  REMEMBER, God doesn't make mistakes.

Cute story Pat I enjoyed reading it.

Good almost afternoon from Oregon, Only 10:37 here.  I have been busy  working on a crocheted  afghan for my grand daughter and doing artwork in PSP and Photoshop, plus being busy around the house and with the animals. I've had a couple of very painful days with my hand and wrist but found a solution to that  problem.

Janet how did you do at the  spelling bee?

Al how is Marbeth?

Etta Sue we have had enough of the rain  here in Oregon, We have rain and sun, just enough  of a break in the rain to take the dogs for their walks every day.

Congratulations to Gary on the photo.

I've put in a very, very important Announcement regarding the Future of the Christian Photographers website and I would like everyone to please read it and take part in the poll.

CLICK HERE

This is something a friend sent me and I wanted to share it with you.  Most of us will never have the opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome.  Just move your mouse around and you can view a 360 degree view, including the ceiling.

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

Pat, what a nice story.  So sorry to hear of the individual on Photography Cafe suffering with the terminal cancer. 

That's some site, Larry!  I've put it on Photography Cafe.  I'm sure some will enjoy it there.

Hello Everyone,

Hoping everyone is well.      The weather has been nice and sunny but cold.      I was doing a demo for Goji juice and Goji/Acai juice.     I also did a demo for Maca Powder in almond milk and Acai Powder in yogurt.       Many people don't know what maca is and I had to explain where it comes from and what it does.     

Love Ruthie

Glad to see you home, Ruthie!  Hope you had a nice day down there.

Hi, friends, I'm peeking in the back door once again.

Etta Sue, your comment about hearing the rain reminded me of when my son was about 2 years old. Because of problems with illness, he was a bit thin with huge blue eyes.

He had fallen asleep in the van as we were going home from church. I made the decision to crack the windows and let him sleep peacefully. Well, seemingly out of nowhere a storm popped up with hail and big drops of rain. I stood at the garage door, anxious for his reaction.

Since he was totally absorbed with eyes turned upward and his little mouth formed into an "O" in amazement, I decided to get him when this finished subsiding. So, when I hurried out to scoop him into my arms, he hugged me tight, then looked upwards again, pointed his finger upward and said"

MOMMY! i JUS' HEARD GOD WALKIN' ON THE WOOF!"

Such wonderful words from a toddler and quite meaningful to his parents.

My God richly bless all who come here. - Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann ~ Very cute story.  Similar story with my son and 3 weeks younger niece here at this house.  Tony and Lezlie were ruff-housing,  running through the house at ages 3-4.  In the hall by the bedrooms is an attic access in the ceiling.  We have had nothing but styrofoam over the opening.  The day was windy and the wind coming through the vents in the roof were making the styrofoam rattle.  Lezlie and Tony stopped in the hallway.  Lezlie said, 'We better be good.  That's Jesus up there!' 

I am ready for church and I must say, the winter clothes came out of the closet again!  It is only 23 degrees this morning!  Brrr! 

After church today we are having a catered dinner.  Then tonight is Small Groups.  Busy day! 

Morning all.  John and Elizabeth have gone to church, Kassie is in North Bay babysitting.  Really rough night last night.

Never the less today is the Lord's Day.  Palm Sunday.... And here is the story behind a hymn writer.

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A huge crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him.

John 12:12 NLT

From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; the Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on His bidding wait.

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna by Jeannette Threlfall (1821-1880)


Praising her victorious Savior

Today is Palm Sunday. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was the scene of a curious exchange between Jesus and the religious leaders of the day. A crowd was following Jesus, waving palms and singing, "Hosanna!" This term, literally meaning, "Lord, save us!" was also a cry of praise.

This crowd included a number of children, no doubt caught up in the excitement of the day. The leaders asked Jesus to tell the children to stop such singing. Certainly Jesus wouldn't want innocent kids to be guilty of blasphemy. "Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked Jesus.

Yes, Jesus said, quoting Psalm 8:2, "From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise." (Matthew 21:16)

You might think that Jeannette Threlfall had many reasons not to praise God. Orphaned young, shuttled among relatives, she was injured in an accident and became an invalid. Yet she remained cheery and faithful, penning many Christian poems and hymns. Her life was a cry of hosanna! to her victorious Savior.

We don't have the music for this hymn but here are the words.

Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang;
Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to His breast,
The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.

From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state,
Nor scorned that little children should on His bidding wait.

"Hosanna in the highest!" that ancient song we sing,
For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice,
And in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!